Teal'c stood toe to toe with Daniel and forced him to sit down on the cot. "You must listen to what I must tell you Daniel Jackson and you will listen well. Vala is my wife and soul mate and has been so for the last 15 of your earth years. I do not appreciate that you insult her and ask that you respect Vala while you are here. This is not your time line, this is ours. You have come thru the gate, but not of your time. Vala and I are husband and wife and will remain so until death takes us. Do I make myself clear Daniel Jackson?"

"What? Husband and wife? You can't……………no way………………how?


Sparks were emanating from the other side of the Stargate in the gate room. After seeing Vala and Teal'c thrown through the gate unconscious, Col Mitchell waited for Daniel Jackson to be thrown thru also. He did not. With the sparks still emitting from the gate, Sam convinced Mitchell to shut the gate down until they could access what happened to Daniel. The infirmary was immediately called and Dr. Lam transported Teal'c and Vala to the infirmary. Both Sam and Mitchell were concerned for their friends, yet the mystery of Daniel would have to wait until Vala and Teal'c were conscious again. Gen Landry wanted a full report from Mitchell and awaited Caroline's assessment of SG1.

Teal'c was the first to gain consciousness in the infirmary. He looked around frantic for Vala. He was still weak, but nothing was going to keep him from her.

"Teal'c you need to lie down until I run more test." Motioned Caroline.

"Where is Vala? I must see what has happened. Where is she?" Caroline had not seen Teal'c so concerned for one member of the team before.

"She's in the next bed Teal'c, calm down. Both of you received a rather heavy shock to your systems and she's still out. Now do I have to have guards come in here and restrain you?"

Teal'c immediately calmed down and sat up on the bed. "Is she going too alright Dr. Lam?"

Caroline looked perplexed, but at least she had the big guy calmed. "I think she will. I just want to run more test on her and you. I guess I'm going to have to wait to find out what happened. Col Mitchell and Col Carter are both outside waiting to see you both."

"I understand Dr. Lam. May I see her after your examination?" Teal'c in his stoic response was definitely pressing the request.

"Sure, oh, Col Mitchell, he's awake." Mitchell and Sam both walked in to see Teal'c.

"Hey big guy, you and Vala gave us quite a scare. Is he up to answering some questions Dr. Lam? Asked Mitchell.

"Yes, I think that will be fine. He's already been up, wanting to see Vala. I don't see any after effects from the shock. I'm going to check on Vala and let you know my prognosis on her."

"Thanks Caroline." Sam looked at Teal'c and noticed that he continued to look past them to the other bed holding Vala.

Col Mitchell finally noticed too. "Teal'c; Dr. Jackson didn't come through the gate when it malfunctioned. Sam thinks that lightning from the storm may have struck the Stargate while all three of you were going through. Did all of you come thru at the same time?"

Teal'c kept looking towards Vala and then looked at Mitchell and Sam. "We were all running towards the gate. However, we did notice that the storm became more intense as we leapt thru the gate. Daniel Jackson was only a few meters behind Vala and I. Have you tried to return to the planet to retrieve Daniel Jackson?

"That's the problem, we already have and there's no sign of him and no radio contact. His internal tractor doesn't even register." Said Mitchell.

"He's right Teal'c. We had to leave before the Ori arrived and now we've concealed the address so, they can't dial thru. We have no clue what happened to him. Ah…………Teal'c? Is there something wrong?" Said Sam.

"I am worried about Daniel Jackson, but until we resolve that problem. I am most concerned about Vala."

Both Sam and Mitchell looked at Teal'c strangely and back to Vala. "I'm sure she's going to be fine Teal'c; why are you so worried about Vala? Was she injured more than you?" Sam said with concern.

"I do not know. She has not awakened. I am most concerned because she has agreed to be my wife."

Both Sam and Mitchell dropped their mouths wide open. They couldn't believe what they just heard.

"Ah, Teal'c? I think maybe you were hit by lightning yourself. I think you're confused. Vala and you were just shocked by lightning. I think you need more rest and your head will clear." Mitchell interjected.

"You are mistaken Col Mitchell. I proposed to Vala Mol Doran, while you were off world. She wears the mating bracelet I gave her before we joined your extraction. Vala has agreed to be my wife, as I have declared my love for her and she has accepted my heart."

Mitchell and Sam were still in shock, but before they could ask more questions, they heard Vala ask for Teal'c, quite loudly.

"TEAL'C? TEAL'C? Where is muscles? I swear, I'm going to have to hurt someone, unless they tell me where my fiancé' is?"

Dr. Lam was momentarily caught off guard by what Vala said and then returned to concerned Doctor. "Vala, stop. Teal'c is in the next bed. He's alright. Will you please calm down?"

Teal'c was already out of bed and near her side. "I am here Vala, I am here. Are you alright?"

"Yes, now that you're here. I was so worried when I woke up, not seeing you. You're not damaged are you muscles?"

"No I am not. I have informed Col Mitchell and Col Carter of our wish to marry. They seem to think that I have been injured in the head."

"Oh, muscles. Look everyone. He gave me his mating bracelet. Isn't it wonderful, look?" Vala showed them her bracelet. "I know everyone is so happy for us. Well, maybe one may not, but that's his problem. By the way; where is our ongoing archeologist?"

Sam, Mitchell and Dr. Lam were trying to take this all in. Daniel had disappeared, the gate is locked out and now they hear that Teal'c is marrying Vala. No one said anything, until Vala broke the ice again.

"Hello, Daniel; anyone want to tell me where wonder boy is?"

Teal'c finally answered. "He is missing Vala. He never came thru the gate. Col Mitchell and Col Carter are seeking a solution to the problem. You must rest. I sense you are still very tired."

"Always looking out for me, aren't you muscles. Will you be here when I wake?"

"I shall not leave your side. Rest my precious one. I will sit and meditate by your side and make prayers for Daniel Jacksons's return."

Vala blinked a few times and looked at her teammates, smiled and lay back down and immediately was asleep. Teal'c was true to his word, sat down in the chair by the bed and closed his eyes to meditate in his infirmary clothing next to Vala's bedside.

Sam, Dr. Lam and Mitchell were still holding their mouths open from the exchange of warm affections between Teal'c and Vala. Then spoke in unison, with a look of confusion on their faces.

"MARRIED?"


A/N: So what does everyone think so far? I'm interested in continuing this. Reveiws and feedback are welcomed.